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The Flame The Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827

Telephone: 607-687-2417 Email: [email protected]: www.owegoumc.org Flame Articles to: [email protected]

The Flame may be read on our website owegoumc.org – if you are notreceiving your newsletter by email and wish to do so, please let the church

office know so we can add you to the list. Thank You!Purpose Statement: Who We Are – The people of the Owego United Methodist Church are being transformed by the

biblical message and the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, so as to grow and flourish as children of a loving God.What We Are Called to Do – Our purpose is to use God’s empowering spirit through acts of faith, fellowship and

service to share Christ’s love that we may be a blessing to the world for the glory of God.Senior Pastor: Rev. James W. Stevens Editor/Typist: Deborah Borrelli & Sandy Berwald

OUMC Worship Schedule – January 2018

Sunday, January 7, 2018 Communion Worship Times: 8:15 & 10:30 am

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11Sermon: Spiritual Gifts: An Introduction Rev. James W. Stevens

Sunday, January 14, 2018 Worship Times: 8:15 & 10:30 am

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8 Sermon: Spiritual Gifts Rev. James W. Stevens

Sunday, January 21, 2018 Worship Times: 8:15 & 10:30 am

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-8 Sermon: Spiritual Gifts Rev. James W. Stevens

Sunday, January 28, 2018 Worship Times: 8:15 & 10:30 am

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11 Sermon: Spiritual Gifts Rev. James W. Stevens

I’m excited about the first months of this year. Lots of reasons, I suppose, but largely because of the message subjects, which will be focused on spiritual gifts. This was a dictate (by vote!) of the annual conference – that in the 2017/2018 conference year, each pastor would instruct the people of her or his church in the subject of the Holy Spirit: Spiritual gifts in particular. I’m not always wholeheartedly behind the “dictates” of the conference – if I’m not, it’s because they are mandates without a real sense of how, or sometimes the possibility of compliance. In this case, I’m really excited, because not only CAN we do this, but as I anticipate the work of God in this place in the coming year, I’m convinced it is not only necessary, but will be a gift of great value to all of us!The purpose of spiritual gifts is the empowerment of the church by God – the reality of His presence and action in and among us, all for His kingdom’s good. Considering that we are a part of that kingdom, it is clearly a blessing to us as followers of Christ. If we are in Christ, then spiritual gifts are to be expected. Not all are visually or mentally stunning, but all are equally important in the overall health and welfare of the body of Christ. Some of you may be well aware of your gifts, some of you may be really wondering, but the good news is, as we talk, and teach and learn together, it will begin to come together, and for those who are interested, we will finish up with the opportunity to do further exploration with a spiritual gift inventory that will help define that.God loves this church, and all His children in it. You have a place and a purpose that God has chosen, and we are going to affirm that together. You do NOT want to miss this! Come and worship, come and learn, and come and share the Spiritual gifts God has put within you!

Love in Christ,

JamieRev. Stevens

OUMC 2018 Budget Worksheet2016 Budget 2017 Budget

2018 Proposed Budget

StaffSr. Pastor Total Compensation $60,001 $60,001 $61,201Associate Pastor Total Comp. $0 $0 $0Administrative Assistant $25,747 $27,035 $27,576Youth Director $0 $0 $0Director of Music and Arts $8,588 $9,017 $9,197Nursery Director $0 $0 $0Organist $8,900 $9,345 $9,532Custodian $23,682 $24,155 $24,638Custodial Assistant $5,466 $5,575 $5,575Substitutes $1,000 $1,000 $1,000Required Employee Benefits $20,714 $20,578 $20,578 FICA/Med $5,537 $5,747 Sr. Pastor Pension $12,720 $12,375 Special Pension (Associate Pastor) $0 $0 Unemployment $0 $0 Worker's Compensation $2,456 $2,456

Staff Total $154,097 $156,706 $159,297Properties:Utilities, Heat & Electric, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Waste Disposal, Maintenance/Supplies, Snow Plowing, Phone

$52,000 $51,000 $49,000

Administrative Function: Senior Pastor ARP $5,500 $5,500 $5,500 Associate Pastor ARP $0 $0 $0 Admin. Assistant ARP $1,000 $500 $500 Youth Director ARP $0 $0 $0 Conferences $1,500 $1,000 $1,000

Sub Total: $8,000 $7,000 $7,000Office: Supplies, Copier, Postage $9,500 $10,000 $10,000

Ministries Committee:Caring Ministries, Education, Evangelism, Missions, Financial Stewardship, Youth/Young Adults, Worship, Contingency

$12,400 $12,400 $12,400

Sub Total: $12,400 $12,400 $12,400

Giving to Others: Apportionments $41,436 $41,436 $43,578

Pastor's Discretionary Fund $0 $0 Conference Health Insurance $14,702 $16,140 $16,140

Sub Total: $56,138 $57,576 $59,718

Non-Budgeted Contingencies $1,000 $1,000 $1,000

Trustees $24,000 $24,000 $24,000

Total Budget $317,135 $319,682 $322,415

Below you will find the committees and program ministries that have been approved

at our Church Conference on November 4, 2017.

The Administrative Council – 2018

Chairperson Joe Hodges 2020

Vice-Chairperson Recording Secretary Julie Perkins 2018Lay Leader Bill Jones xxxx Lay Member Mel Patterson xxxxTreasurer Dave Ostrander/Ruthe Williams xxxxFinancial Secretary Greg Huck xxxxChairperson, Staff Parish Relations Committee Diane Lacey/Ruth Toal 2020 Chairperson, Trustees Ken Patterson 2018

Chairperson, Finance Doug Barton 2018

Chairperson, Lay Leadership Committee Jamie Stevens xxxxChairperson, Sunday School Superintendent Deidre Jones xxxxChairperson, Education Colleen Dewey-Wright xxxxEditor, The Flame Deborah Borrelli xxxxYouth Representative(s) to Admin. Council Lexi Lavin 2020 Coordinator, Worship Karen Harper/Nelda Lynch 2019Coordinator, Missions/Health & Welfare Ellie Heil 2019 Chairperson, Memorial Committee Diane Nickels 2018 Chairperson, Safe Sanctuaries Gail Barton 2018Sky Lake Representative Joe Hodges xxxx

Dorthean Class Representative Helen Amidon xxxxCoordinator of Ecumenical Affairs Nelda Lynch 2018

Nursery Care Coordinator Stephanie Christ xxxxChurch Auditor David Dewey-Wright xxxxFamily Outreach Joe & Deborah Borrelli 2018Event Coordinator Janette Swindell 2018

Members-at-Large2018 2019 2020Rich Perkins Joe Hodges Kathy Stevens

Jennifer LavinJoe Christ

Church Program Staff*Senior Pastor Jamie Stevens xxxx*Administrative Assistant Sandra Berwald xxxx*Coordinator of Youth Ministries Joe/Stephanie Christ xxxx*Sunday School Superintendent Deidre Jones xxxx*Director of Arts & Music Megan Burrell xxxxDirector of Children/Youth Choirs Karen Harper xxxxNursery Care Director Stephanie Christ xxxxOrganist David Jenkins xxxxCustodian BettiJo Bogart xxxxCustodial Assistant Frank Williams xxxx

*members of the Administrative Council

Administrative Units

Board of Trustees – Chairperson – Ken Patterson2018 2019 2020Ken Patterson Kevin Cumm John MilliganGlenn Alplaugh Cathy Larcheveque Jack SpauldingNatalie Hodges Jack Denmark Nikki Schreiner

Parsonage Coordinator, Chairperson – Louise HaskellMembers-at-Large – Joyce Neira, Bev Dimick, Nikki Schreiner, Diane Lacey

Kitchen Managers – Beverly Dimick, Joyce Neira, and Nikki Schreiner

Memorial Gifts – Chairperson – Diane Nickels2018 2019 2020Bev Arbes Bob Vergason Mary CampbellJoyce Neira Janette Swindell

Staff Parish Relations Committee –Co-Chairpersons, Diane Lacey & Ruth Toal2018 2019 2020Kristen Kallen Allan Bishop Diane LaceyBob Ondecko Janette Swindell Ruth Toal

*Jeff Dimick, Lay Member to Annual Conference & Lay Leader, Bill Jones

Committee on Finance – Chairperson – Doug BartonChairperson, Admin. Council Joe Hodges Lay Leader Bill JonesLay Member Mel Patterson Chairperson, Trustees Ken Patterson

Staff Parish Relations Liaison Treasurer Dave Ostrander/Ruthe WilliamsFinancial Secretary Auditor David Dewey-Wright Members-at-Large2018 2019 2020David Dewey-Wright Joyce Neira Beth WintersMax DellaPia Greg Huck

Endowment Fund Committee – Chairperson, Committee members: Rick Crist, Cathy Larcheveque, Allen Wright, Rev. James W. Stevens, (ex-officio)

Committee on Lay Leaders – Chairperson, Rev. James W. Stevens2018 2019 2020Bob Vergason Joyce Neira Sandy BerwaldCarolyn Gwin Mary Campbell

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Program UnitsNurture

Education Work Area – Sunday School Superintendent, Deidre JonesFocus Assignments

Music Colleen Dewey-WrightLibrarian/Curriculum Coord. Marilyn Ochs Vacation Bible School Jennifer LavinWebmasterTeachers: David & Colleen Dewey-Wright, Brenda Conti, Joe Borrelli, Karen Johnson, Marcia Johnson, Jennifer Lavin, Bill & DeeDee Jones, Jennifer Milligan, Marilyn Ochs, Debra Taft, John Zechman, Rev. Jamie Stevens

Coordinator of Youth Ministries: Joe & Stephanie ChristCommittee members: Joe & Stephanie Christ, Amber Pedro, Joe & Natalie Hodges, Rev. Jamie Stevens

Music MinistryDirector of Arts & Music – Megan BurrellDirector of Cherub, Celebration, & Teen Choirs – Karen Harper

Mission Work Area – Coordinator, Ellie Heil Committee members : John Wicklund, Allen Wright, Bob Dannecker, Joan Fisher

Health & Welfare, Chairpersons - Committee members: Nikki Schreiner, Jennifer Lavin, Natalie HodgesFocus Assignments:Angel Tree Pennies from Heaven (Sky Lake Camperships)

Blood Pressure Screening Open Door liason – John WicklundChristmas in August (school supplies) Open Door Mission/Tioga County Rural Ministry Garden Share Place food collectionMedical Transportation ACT Board Representatives – Bill & DeeDee JonesSeed Collection Program Volunteers in Mission (VIM) – Bob Dannecker

Caring Ministries Focus Assignments:Bereavement Dinners – Dorthean Class Recording Ministry – David Dewey-WrightEucharistic Ministers Elevator – Dick Mundt

Good Neighbor FundCommittee members: Helen Amidon, Dan Nickels, Janette Swindell, John Wicklund

Dorthean ClassChair - Carolyn Gwin Treasurer – Bev DimickSecretary – Nikki Schreiner Sunshine – Joyce Neira

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Lay Speakers: Deborah Borrelli, David Dewey-Wright, Bill F. Jones, Deidre A. Jones, Suzie Milligan, Marilyn Ochs, Melody Patterson, John Wicklund

Worship Work Area – Co-Chairpersons, Karen Harper/Nelda LynchCommittee members: Pastor(s),Director of Arts & Music, Children & Youth Choir Director, Organist,

Director of Caring Ministries, Administrative Assistant, plus those responsible for Focus Assignments

Focus Assignments:Acolyte Coordinator Brenda Conti, Kevin Bowen Altar Flowers Linda VanDeMark Communion Steward Helen Amidon & Joyce NeiraUshers David Ostrander & Joyce JackmanSanctuary Greeters Joan Fisher Communion to Shut-ins Nelda LynchChurch Nursery Stephanie ChristMember-at-Large

Safe Sanctuaries, Chairperson - Gail BartonCommittee members: Karen Johnson, Kristen Kallin, Gail Barton, Ed VanDeMark,

Rev. Jamie Stevens (ex-officio)

Evangelism Committee – Chairperson – Jeff DimickCommittee Members: Joyce Neira, Jennifer Lavin, Rev. Herb Bowen, Joe Christ,

Dave Dewey-Wright, Greg Huck, Deborah Borrelli, Rev. Jamie Stevens

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The

DortheansSay . . . .

The Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church

Dear Friends,

On behalf of The Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, we extend sincere thanks to you for your generous contribution of:

$3,550.50 towards the “2017 Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief.”$1,683.50 towards the “2017 Hurricane Irma Disaster Relief.”$720.00 towards the “2017 Hurricane Maria Disaster Relief.”

It is because of donations like yours that the Conference is able to continue its ministry in reaching out with loving support to all neighbors in need both near and far.

Grace and Peace,

Bill Gottschalk-FieldingDirector of Connectional Ministries

Real maple syrup

Mark Your Calendars OUMC Family Pancake Breakfast

Men, women & children - all are welcome!Saturday, January 13, 2018

in OUMC Fellowship Hall8:00 am to 10:00 am

$5.00 - Adults - $3.00 ages 12 and underSponsored by OUMC Men’s Group

Questions/directions – call the Church Office at 687-2417

Open to the Public

Are we missing your birthday?Please let the Church Office know.

687-2417

January Birthdays1. David Flagg

2. Gerald Hollenbeck

3. Zezra Reynolds

4.

5. Shawn Gwin Rev. Alan Jagger Carol Kilmer

6. Karen Warfle

7. R. Albert Klossner

Terri Holbert

8.

9. Amelia Mills

10. Cathy (Bishop) Waterman Patricia Gray Lynne Hodges Ellie Lavin

11. John R. Patterson Ken Patterson

12. 13. 14.15.

1/18

16.17.

18. Elwyn Erway Ross Keesler Joyce Larnerd Patricia Sharpe Philip Wright Debbie (Wold) Zeggert19.

20. Grace Drollinger

21. Susan Bogart Brianna (Cart)

22. Gwenda (Bidwell) Ward Hilary Worthing Ralph Moses Robin Toal

23. John H. Judge

24. Warren Shang

25. John P. Worthing

26. Lisa Colmer

27. Lucille Lawrence

28. Stacey (Campbell) Feltz

29. Nicholas Conti

30. Joyce Neira

31. Jerry Hodge Evan English

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1

HappyNewYear

2

10 am—Craft Group

3

8 am—Men’s Group7 pm—Men’s Group

4

6 pm—ACT Dinner7 pm—Chancel Choir

5

4:45 pm— Celebration Choir

6

7 Communion

8 9

10 am—Craft Group7 pm—Worship

10

8 am—Men’s Group7 pm—Finance7 pm—Men’s Group

11

6 pm—ACT Dinner7 pm—Chancel Choir

12

4:45 pm— Celebration Choir

13

8-10:00 am -Pancake Breakfast

14

11:30 am—Missions7 pm—Emmaus Reunion Group

15 16

10 am—Craft Group7 pm—Safe Sanct.

17

8 am—Men’s Group1 pm—Dortheans7 pm—Men’s Group

18

6 pm—ACT Dinner7 pm—Chancel Choir

19

4:45 pm— Celebration Choir

20

21

11:30 am—Blood Pressure Check

22 23

10 am—Craft Group7 pm—Trustees

24

8 am—Men’s Group7 pm—Evangelism7 pm—Men’s Group

25

6 pm—ACT Dinner7 pm—Chancel Choir

26

4:45 pm— Celebration Choir

27

7 pm—Family Movie Night

28

12 pm— Congregational Luncheon

29 30

10 am—Craft Group

31 8 am—Men’s Group7 pm – Admin. Board7 pm—Men’s Group

Every Sunday8:15 & 10:30 am—Worship Service 8:30 am—Cherub Choir9 am—Sunday School9:30 am—Coffee fellowship11:30 am—Coffee hour

2018

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